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What Are the Best Interlocking Turf Tiles for Gyms?

By Paige Cerulli Created: October, 2024

Artificial grass is a popular choice for gym flooring. This padded turf makes an ideal workout surface for weight lifting, cardio, and more. Thanks to its energy restitution and force reduction properties, synthetic turf provides desirable ergonomic benefits for functional training, footwork drills, sled workouts, and other athletic uses. And interlocking turf tiles are some of the most popular options.

Why Choose Interlocking Turf Tiles for Your Gym?

When installing astroturf in your gym, you’ll be able to choose from turf tiles or turf rolls. Both products can create an ideal surface for athletes, but there are some distinct advantages to choosing gym turf tiles.

Convenient Size


Gym turf tiles are much easier to work with than entire rolls of artificial turf. Since most tiles measure 24 x 46 inches, they’re relatively easy to transport and store. When it comes to moving them into place, one or two people can move the tiles.

Easy Installation


Tiles are also easier to install than turf rolls. Their smaller size means you don’t have to worry about cutting down as much material when installing them in a smaller space. You can perform an installation with fewer people than what’s needed to handle larger turf rolls, and tiles eliminate the need to use infill to create the padded surface that you want for your gym.

Ease of Replacement


Interlocking turf tiles provide another benefit in case they ever wear out or become damaged. If you follow a dry-laid installation, locking the tiles together without using adhesive, you can replace one or two damaged tiles. This benefit can help you avoid having to replace an entire roll of turf, saving you time and money on your flooring repair.

What Are the Best Interlocking Turf Tiles for Gyms?

At Greatmats, we stock multiple gym turf tiles that are highly popular for athletic facilities.

RageTurf Rally Interlocking Tile


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The RageTurf Rally Interlocking Tile is a durable, slip-resistant turf suitable for functional training, weight rooms, home gyms, and commercial operations. The turf layer and rubber backing layers are each 12 mm thick, and the vulcanized composite rubber offers the cushioning needed to absorb the impact of moderately sized dropped weights.

That rubber layer also adds just enough padding for an ergonomic effect for agility training and soccer skill training.

These interlocking turf tiles can be installed without any adhesive. They fit tightly together and can be cut to fit a room using a sharp utility knife. This design makes for a simple, DIY-friendly installation.

The RageTurf Rally Interlocking Black Transition Strip creates a ramped edge when used with the RageTurf Rally Interlocking Tile. The transition strip is a durable addition to your flooring and can be used in doorways or openings. It also creates a safe transition onto and off of an island installation.



RageTurf UltraTile 1 Inch x 24x24 Inches with Quad Block


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The RageTurf UltraTile is a rugged tile that offers fantastic shock absorption. The rubber base delivers excellent protection for your subfloor, making the tile a great choice for settings where you’ll be dropping heavy weights. With a 1-inch rubber base and 12mm of turf, the tile is designed for footwork drills and sled workouts and provides extra slip resistance.

The tiles are highly versatile, and you can use them indoors or outdoors. When installing them outdoors, a full glue-down installation is required.

The tiles connect to the UltraTile Rubber Weight Floor Tiles with Quad Block connectors. Just place the Quad Blocks underneath the tiles at the corners, then connect the tiles with adhesive. The result is a professional-looking installation with clean, straight edges, rather than puzzle-style interlocks that you’ll get from many interlocking turf tiles.

The UltraTile Rubber Weight Floor Tiles help reduce force and restore energy, creating an ideal performance for your gym floor. They offer extra shock absorption and are durable enough for commercial installations. These mats are created with recycled rubber, so they’re an eco-friendly choice for your gym.



RageTurf dBTile 2.5 Inch x 24x24 Inches with Quad Block


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The RageTurf dBTiles are a highly durable choice suitable for commercial gym flooring. The tiles feature a textured turf layer that’s refused to a vulcanized composite rubber layer. The tile is an excellent choice for footwork drills since its shock and sound absorption help maximize athlete comfort and contribute to a quieter gym.

These tiles are versatile and can be used indoors or outdoors. They’re backed by a five-year limited manufacturer warranty.

Each tile includes one Quad Blok Connector for easy installation, and they can be installed over nearly any flat surface, including concrete, plywood, and tile.

These tiles also connect with the dBTile Gym Floor Tiles to create a complete gym flooring system. The dBTile Gym Floor Tiles are 2.5-inch-thick rubber tiles that maximize sound and shock absorption in your gym. The tiles feature a highly durable wear layer and reduce force by 67.7%, creating a safer, more enjoyable gym floor for athletes. They may help reduce pain and fatigue, allowing athletes to work out comfortably for longer periods of time.

Order Your Interlocking Turf Tiles from Greatmats

We have many interlocking turf tiles that are excellent additions to your home or commercial gym. Contact the Greatmats customer service team today with any questions. We’re happy to help you determine which tiles are best for your needs.